FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2011 file photo, a police officer walks through a frozen zone in New York Citys Times Square as revelers wave balloons in anticipation of midnight. The New York City police use an array of security measures for the event that turns the "Crossroads of the World" into a massive street party in the heart of Manhattan. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2011 file photo, a police officer walks...

FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2011 file photo, heavily armed police officers stand guard during the New Year's Eve celebration in New Yorks Times Square. The New York City police use an array of security measures for the event that turns the "Crossroads of the World" into a massive street party in the heart of Manhattan. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2011 file photo, heavily armed police...

FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2011 file photo, pedestrians pass police vans in New York Citys Times Square as city police officials begin ramping up security before New Years Eve celebrations. The New York City police use an array of security measures for the event that turns the "Crossroads of the World" into a massive street party in the heart of Manhattan. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2011 file photo, pedestrians pass police...

FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2011 file photo, the crowd packs New York's Times Square during the New Year's Eve celebration as seen from the Marriott Marquis hotel. Its no small task making sure the annual celebration remains safe, but the New York City police use an array of security measures for the event that turns the "Crossroads of the World" into a massive street party in the heart of Manhattan. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2011 file photo, confetti flies over New York's Times Square as the clock strikes midnight during the New Year's Eve celebration as seen from the balcony of the Marriott Marquis hotel. Its no small task making sure the annual celebration remains safe, but the New York City police use an array of security measures for the event that turns the "Crossroads of the World" into a massive street party in the heart of Manhattan. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)